Bob Rizzo’s Contemporary Jazz with Albert Cattafi DVD

With celebrated dance reality television shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, contemporary dance has become more popular than ever!

On this DVD, award-winning dancer and choreographer Albert Cattafi introduces you to his energetic style of contemporary jazz.

Albert will guide you through "across the floor" combinations, floor work, improvisational skills, and two routines for intermediate and advanced levels. Albert emphasizes musicality, level changes and dynamics throughout his innovative choreography. All steps are broken down slowly and the choreography sections are shown from the back for easier learning.

For intermediate and advanced dancers.

Albert Cattafi is proud to have held the title of Mr. Dance Of America and has trained at the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC. He’s assisted and danced for Emmy award-winning choreographer Mia Michaels, and toured the US and Europe in A Few Good Men … Dancin’. He recently danced in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood for Tony award-winning choreographer Jerry Mitchell and is presently dancing in Rasta Thomas’s Bad Boys of Dance.

60 mins. (2009)DVD - All Region

Tap Dance Made Easy - Vol. 2 Intermediate Video

Tap Dance 2

DVD Only - $24.95 Intermediate Level with Eli Newsom. A perfect follow-up to Vol. 1, this DVD features more challenging steps, and takes you to the next level in tap dance.

Steps like shuffles, drawbacks and buffalo are all fully explained and demonstrated by Eli from two different views. This is the perfect way to learn tap, and Eli devotes great attention to the proper energy and mood for each step. The twenty different exercises are all demonstrated with music. Steps taught in this DVD: Hop Shuffle Exercise, Carryback, Step Scuff Hop Exercise, Riffle, Back Flap, Rhythm Roll, Flam, Drawback, Buffalo Exercise (fast), Military Step, Paddle Speed Step, and a short combination. Music from this DVD available on the Tap Dance Made Easy CD.

85 mins. (2008)DVD - All Region

Tap Dance Made Easy - Vol. 3 Time Step Boot Camp DVD

Tap Dance Made Easy - Vol. 3

DVD Only - $24.95

With Eli Newsom. The third release in this popular DVD series, Vol 3: Time Step Boot Camp combines clear instruction and a break-down of musical counts with a dual-angle view of the footwork to one of the most important and popular dance moves: the Time Step.

Of the dozens of Time Step styles that exist, this DVD features some of the most well-known and most requested ones out there. While great for non-dancers and dancers alike, users of this DVD should at least be familiar with basic tap dance technique, which can be learned in both Volumes 1 & 2 of this DVD series, or in a live tap class.

Included in this DVD: Stomp Time Steps, Shuffle Time Steps, Traveling Time Steps, and Cramp Roll Time Steps. Plus: Learn a Time Step Break, Dance a Time Step combination, and challenge yourself with a fun tempo building exercise!

Music from this DVD available on the Tap Dance Made Easy CD.

70 mins. (2009) DVDDVD - All Region

Tap Dance Made Easy Music CD

Tap Dance Music CD

Music CD - $19.95 This music CD is divided into two sections: shorter songs, which are great to use for practicing the basics and center floor exercises, and longer songs, which are great for combinations or across the floor exercises.

All of the shorter songs will repeat, usually four times or so, within each track. This allows you to repeat or reverse the step without having to go restart the track from the beginning each time. All songs have an intro, usually one count of eight, and tempos range between 80bpm and 170bpm.

This CD contains the same songs used on all three volumes of the Tap Dance Made Easy instructional DVD series (all directly above).

38 Tracks. 74 mins. (2006)

Bob Rizzo's Jazz Dances for Kids & Teens Video

Jazz Dances

DVD Only - $44.95 Join Broadway instructor Bob Rizzo and his young dancers to learn four dynamic routines for beginner through advanced levels. There are a variety of styles including hip hop, musical theatre, jazz, and broadway!

Guest instructor Renee Rogers joins Bob to teach a high-energy advanced solo. Each routine is performed to music, followed by step-by-step breakdowns shown from the back.

Bob Rizzo has taught dance for the undergraduate program at New York University, Broadway Dance Center and at STEPS on Broadway. You've seen his dances in commercials for Levi's 501 Jeans, Kellogg's Pop Tarts and Teddy Grahams. He holds the distinction as choreographer for three New York City based soap operas: As The World Turns, All My Children and The Guiding Light. Bob was featured on the cover of Dance Teacher magazine, and is an active member on the Advisory Board of Dance Spirit magazine.

70 mins. (2009)DVD - All Region

Bob Rizzo's Music Jam CD Volume 3

This CD features all the music for the routines on the following DVDs: Jazz Dances for Kids & Teens with Bob Rizzo, Tap & Glide with Mark Goodman, and Street Groove with Derek Mitchell. In addition there are many more tracks of fully orchestrated music for use in class and routines.

Bob Rizzo's Tap & Glide with Mark Goodman Video

Mark's enthusiastic and athletic style uses many swing inspired steps sure to have you gliding across the floor. No standing in place for this guy, as Mark's tap dances really move and use the space.

His rhythm driven steps emphasize musicality and precision while his a cappella routine will challenge any advanced tapper. Mark's easy going personality and charisma will motivate and inspire you while his breakdown and explanations are both thorough and easy to follow.

Mark Goodman has been fortunate enough to perform with the “greats” of the tap world: Savion Glover, Honi Coles, Buster Brown and the late, great Gregory Hines, to name a few. In addition, he danced with The American Tap Dance Orchestra with Brenda Bufalino. His theatrical credits include 42nd Street, No No Nanette, Sophisticated Ladies, Anything Goes, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Sugar Babies. He also worked with Tom Hanks in the film Polar Express. Mark is on staff at The Performing Arts Center in LA and is Artistic Director of The Mark Goodman Tap Company.

70 mins. (2009)DVD - All Region

Tap Dance X-Perience Vol. 2 Video

DVD Only - $39.95 With Mark Goodman. In this follow-up to Mark’s first DVD for Beg/Int levels, this tape presents his tap material for the advanced tap dancer. Mark’s thorough approach and signature style make this tape easy to follow and fun to dance.

What you’ll get on this DVD: Mark’s Advanced warm-up; advanced time steps; odd time signatures; tap tricks; basics of improvisation; and advanced pullbacks (including triples).

60 mins. (2008)DVD - All Region

Bob Rizzo's Ballet with Style Video

DVD Only - $39.95 Kathy Sullivan teaches four lively and exciting Ballet routines designed for all levels. Using traditional Ballet steps, each dance has it's own theatrical flair to really showcase the dancers' personalities. Shown in performance, then slowly broken down in segments, the steps and style are easy to learn! Kathy teaches Ballet and Pointe at STEPS on Broadway and is on faculty at Barnard College and New York University. Formerly with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, she now choreographs in a variety of styles and her works are frequently presented in NYC. Music from this video available on the Novelty Dance Tunes CD.

60 mins. (2004/2005) Kathy SullivanDVD - All Region.

Simply Funk Video

DVD - $19.98 This DVD features Matthew Morrison now starring as Mr. Schuester on the FOX hit series, GLEE. So dance along with Matthew and New York City's hottest instructor Suzanne D., to learn the latest in Hip Hop and Funk style dance.

The class begins with a funky warm-up, followed by some jammin' variations and combos to get you into the groove, and finally a full length, cutting edge Hip Hop dance that's fresh off the streetz of New York City. Each section is broken down slowly from both front and rear views for easy learning.

Suzanne DiNunzio teaches at many of the prominent studios and clubs in New York. Her Multi-Groove classes that combine Funk, Jazz, Latin and African dance are always jammed to capacity. She also performs with Manhattans hottest Hip Hop Group, Culture Shock.

DVD - $19.98 In this sequel to best selling video "Simply Funk", Suzanne DiNunzio, member of the Hip Hop group Culture Shock, offers you the hottest Hip Hop Choreography in New York City!

Warm-up with street-smart combinations on the rooftops of New York City! Then jump into the studio to "get down" with 3 Ultra Funky routines. Suzanne and her dancers perform each energizing dance to the music and then break it down showing both front and back views. Rated "F" for fantastically Funky.

Bob Rizzo 50 Turns & Jumps Video

International teacher and choreographer Bob Rizzo teaches you over 50 turn and jump variations for beginner through advanced dancers in this exciting, fast paced video class.

Beginning with basic turns and jumps you will then progress on to the more challenging, show stopping variations. Straddle jumps, Barrel turns, ReversŤ jumps, and turning Switch leaps are only a few of the more explosive moves you'll learn on this tape! Each turn and jump is taught in brief segments and then demonstrated in short combinations. An excellent companion for classroom work, and ideal for use in choreography and competition routines in jazz, lyrical, and character dancing!

Bob Rizzo teaches dance for the undergraduate program at New York University and at STEPS on Broadway. He has choreographed for the New York Stage, National Tours, Stock, Dinner Theater, Commercials, Industrials and Television. In addition, he teaches professional dance classes throughout the United States and Europe.

Bob Rizzo (2004)DVD - All Region

Bob Rizzo's Dance Tricks Video

DVD Only - $39.95 Turns, kicks, jumps and floor work partnering. An explosive new video featuring a variety of specialty steps for dancers. These new exciting moves and variations can be incorporated into all styles of jazz dance including Broadway, Lyrical, and Hip Hop.

New York jazz instructor Bob Rizzo will guide you through simple to spectacular tricks designed for every level. Bob has created special choreography sections with selected tricks to show you how YOU can make YOUR choreography sizzle! A must for every dance teacher!

Bob Rizzo teaches dance for the undergraduate program at New York University and at STEPS on Broadway. He has choreographed for the New York Stage, National Tours, Stock, Dinner Theater, Commercials, Industrials and Television. In addition, he teaches professional dance classes throughout the United States and Europe.

50 mins. (2002/2005) Bob RizzoDVD - All Region.

Dance New York - Jazz with Bob Rizzo DVD

DVD - $19.98 In this "JAZZ DANCE" video, Bob and his talented dancers will teach and entertain you with three full length pieces of choreography. Each routine is designed for a specific level and is broken down into easy to follow segments.

Beginner - Get into the "groove" with a fun routine featuring three dancers combining basic steps with lots of style and pizzazz!Intermediate - Jive to the jitterbug as Bob's choreography incorporates the elements of 40's jazz, show dance, and partnering!Advanced - The accomplished dancer gets to strut their stuff with sassy and smooth moves in this beautifully choreographed piece.

Bob Rizzo teaches dance for the undergraduate program at New York University and at STEPS on Broadway. He has choreographed for the New York Stage, National Tours, Stock, Dinner Theater, Commercials, Industrials and Television. In addition, he teaches professional dance classes throughout the United States and Europe.

Music from this video available on the Music Jam CD Vol. 1 .50 mins. (DVD-2006)DVD - All Region